RESEARCH THEME · SMART AGING
Smart care in a super-aged society
Smart aging must account for dignity, family burden, professional workforce, payment structures and adoption cost to move from novel devices to useful services.
RESEARCH LENS
How we understand this field
01
Dignity & agency
Whether products respect older adults’ pace, privacy and decisions.
02
Care workforce
Whether technology reduces burden and improves care quality.
03
Payment structure
Who uses, benefits from and pays for the value created.
SIGNALS WE TRACK
Industry signals worth following
At-home sensing
Understanding daily and health changes with minimal intrusion.
Care coordination tools
Connecting older adults, families and professional care teams.
Age-inclusive interfaces
Reducing barriers across visuals, interaction and service flows.
UNIVERSE GLOBAL VIEW
Technology should preserve choice for older adults and provide better support for caregivers.